What to watch: Several Midland roads will be temporarily closed for construction and utility work over the next few weeks. Drivers should plan ahead and consider alternate routes.

  • Desta Drive, from Wadley Avenue to A Street, is closed until July 1, 2025, for roadwork.

  • A southbound lane of Holiday Hill Road between Canadian Avenue and Frio Drive is closed until June 16, 2025, for drainage pipe repairs.

  • O Street from Texas Avenue to Wall Street will be closed on June 12, 2025, for utility work.

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  • Cuthbert Avenue from Colorado Street to Main Street will be closed from June 16 to July 4, 2025, for utility work.